Located in North Vancouver, the Capilano Suspension Bridge spans the Capilano River. It is 450 feet across and 230 feet above the river. It was originally built in 1889 of cedar planks and hemp rope. In the totem park, you will find 25 totem poles; the Big House features native carvers at work.
Designated a provincial heritage site in 1971, Chinatown contains many exotic shops and restaurants, and the Chinese Cultural Centre (50 East Pender Street). Visit the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden to see the only full-sized classical Chinese garden outside China.
See 3D films on a five storey screen, with surround sound. The theatre is located at the north end of Canada Place, at the foot of Burrard Street. There is also an IMAX theatre at Science World.
A short walk from Canada Place, you will find Gastown, the origins of the city. Visit the famed steam clock, and the statue or the area's namesake John "Gassy" Deighton. Gastown was designated a provincial heritage site in 1971.
Atop the Harbour Centre Tower (555 W. Hastings at the entrance to Gastown) you will find this observation deck, offering a 360°-view of the city. Take the glass SkyLift elevators and enjoy the exhibits, video theatre, and coffee shop.
Museum of AnthropologyThe MOA can be found at the University of British Columbia. It is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of West Coast native culture artifacts. There are totem poles; feast dishes; war canoes; and carved works in silver, stone and wood. For more information on the collections and directions to the museum, check out their website at http://www.moa.ubc.ca/. |
Science WorldBased on the old EXPO'86 site, Science World offers families regularly-changing exhibits and demonstrations, a 3D laser theatre, and the Omnimax theatre, featuring the world's largest dome screen. |
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Stanley ParkThe park is 405 hectares, leased to the City of Vancouver by the federal government in June 1887. At this size, it is larger than New York's Central Park. Within the park, you will find the Vancouver Aquarium, a children's farmyard, a miniature train, a totem pole display, the Nine O'Clock Gun, a pedestrian seawall, and much more scenic beauty. |
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